General Warehouse Associate

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Northern (KY, SC); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

United Natural Foods, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join our distribution team. You will perform picking, receiving, stocking, and pallet building in a fast-paced warehouse environment, using voice-to-pick technology and powered equipment.

Key duties include inventory replenishment, loading/unloading, and ensuring compliance with HACCP and SQF standards while maintaining accurate shipments and a safe work area.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy in order selection.
• Ability to communicate clearly with teammates.
• Willingness to learn company processes and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Select customer orders in a timely, accurate manner using voice-to-pick.
• Perform inventory management: stock replenishments and movements.
• Load, unload, transport, and store materials with powered equipment.
• Build pallets, pack goods for shipping, and label items.
• Sort and repack pieces as needed.
• Follow HACCP and SQF policies for the location.
• Contribute to other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong communication

Team player

Safety compliance

Willingness to learn

Tools

Warehouse Management System (voice-to-pick)

Job description

Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our Warehouse associates supply thousands of consumers with better for you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family owned stores to Wholefoods Markets and everything in between. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Join our growing Distribution team today.

POSITION PURPOSE:
The Warehouse Associate is responsible for general warehouse duties; including picking, receiving, stocking, product consolidation & replenishment, pallet building, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Select customer orders in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner; using our Warehouse Management System (voice-to-pick)
• Perform inventory management functions such as stock replenishments and product movements
• Load, unload, transport, and store materials or products; using powered equipment
• Build stable and secure pallets, pack goods to be shipped and prepare identifying information and shipping instructions
• Sort, sticker, and repack individual pieces when needed
• Performs duties in accordance with HACCP and Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures appropriate for location
• Performs other job duties as assigned by management

Experience:

• Detail oriented, good organization skills
• Warehouse/Distribution/Fulfilment preferred but not required

Required Knowledge/SKILLS/ ABILITIES:

• Willingness to learn about company culture, products, functions and disciplines
• Ability to operate powered equipment, preferred but not required
• Strong communication skills
• Adheres to company safety guidelines
• Works in a team environment and be flexible regarding tasks and schedule
• Have an understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more globalunderstanding of all processes
• Good Judgement is required as there may be times when immediate supervision might not be available

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Regularly exposed to moderate to extreme cold conditions (from ambient room temperature to --22⁰C) in a warehouse setting and may be subject to moderate noise levels
• Structured shift work, including evenings, statutory holidays, and weekends
• Ability to lift up to 49 lbs. while regularly walking and standing for the duration of the shift
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment
  

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Compensation:

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits:

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.